Kazakhstan: Wheelchair Market 2025

Wheelchair Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh wheelchair market declined remarkably to $X in 2021, waning by -29.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, recorded a resilient expansion. Wheelchair consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Wheelchair Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X units of wheelchairs were exported from Kazakhstan; with an increase of 111% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 425%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, wheelchair exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 185%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X units) was the main destination for wheelchair exports from Kazakhstan, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, wheelchair exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X units), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kyrgyzstan amounted to +42.5%.

In value terms, Kyrgyzstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wheelchairs exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Kyrgyzstan stood at +78.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wheelchair export price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 185%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wheelchair Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

Wheelchair imports into Kazakhstan dropped sharply to X units in 2021, reducing by -34.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 129% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheelchair imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 92%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia (X units), China (X units) and South Korea (X units) were the main suppliers of wheelchair imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +34.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the largest wheelchair suppliers to Kazakhstan, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +43.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wheelchair import price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 58%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per unit), while the price for Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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